2019 Central Pulse season


The 2019 Central Pulse season saw the Central Pulse netball team compete in the 2019 ANZ Premiership. With a team coached by Yvette McCausland-Durie, captained by Katrina Rore and featuring Karin Burger, Aliyah Dunn, Ameliaranne Ekenasio and Sulu Fitzpatrick, Pulse finished the regular season as minor premiers. In the grand final, Pulse defeated Northern Stars 52–48, winning their first premiership.

Pre-season

In early February, Pulse traveled to Brisbane and played a series of matches against Queensland Fusion and the Queensland under-19 team. Pulse also hosted the official ANZ Premiership pre-season tournament at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in Ōtaki on February 8–10.

Regular season

Fixtures and results

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National Netball League

With a team featuring Api Taufa, Ainsleyana Puleiata and Saviour Tui, Pulse's reserve team, now renamed Central Manawa, won the 2019 National Netball League title after defeating Waikato Bay of Plenty 49–46 in the grand final.

Award winners

Team of the season

Four Pulse players were included in Stuffs team of the season, selected by Brendon Egan.
PositionPlayer
GAAmeliaranne Ekenasio
C'Claire Kersten
WDKarin Burger
GDKatrina Rore
CoachYvette McCausland-Durie